I have big ticket items on my list for the next few months, and I'm not talking about concert tickets. I'm actually pertaining to (1) a root canal; (2) surgery this week; and, (3) a second possible surgery sooner or later this year. I feel overwhelmed.
I am scheduled to undergo Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy this Thursday. I know it's one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, but I'm a worry wart and it doesn't make things easy.
My question is, "How many more medical procedures do I have to go through?" I'm frustrated and there are times I feel defeated in my quest for normalcy. Somehow, I've forgotten how it feels to be normal. What is normalcy anyway? For a BMT survivor, I guess this is my new normal - to keep fighting and surviving.
I've been unable to get a decent sleep the past few days, so I've been keeping myself occupied by "going out" (walking and shopping) and if I'm at home, I bake.
I feel happiest when I'm baking. The humming of my mixer helps dull the pain of my worries.
My mind turns to happier memories as the oven warms my kitchen. I feel excitement as the aromas of cinnamon and vanilla fill my home. My sense of taste takes over as I savor every bite of anything I baked.
When I bake, I am in my happy place.
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When I bake, I am in my happy place.
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I have to google that laporoscopic thing to know, but yeah Kayni, calm down, it is normal these days. I'm glad you have a happy place to keep you. God bless!
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DeleteOh hugs Kayni! You'll conquer these three hurdles just like the one before that. Your happy place keeps Kepi well fed, win-win situation.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Photo Cache. I have to say, it's my nerves that's the hardest to control.
DeleteHope everything goes well for you. You've been through a lot already. Baking is my happy place too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Loree. Yay, we're both bakers!
DeleteThat's a very nice happy place.
ReplyDeleteI had a few years where I made far too many acquaintances with operating room personnel. I'll say a prayer for you. The anxiety was worse than the procedures, for me at least.
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Thank you. I have to agree. The anxiety is sometimes much worse than the procedure.
DeleteMay God be with you on your upcoming procedure. I know a few people who had undergone laparoscopy and they are doing good now. Normal should I say.
ReplyDeleteI wish I am a neighbor and when I smell the aroma of your baking, I can just come by and take a bite. Hahaha. Cheers to Happiness!
Thank you, yccos. Wish we were neighbors too. I'd love to sit and chat with you over some coffee and bread.
DeleteI know the stress has got to be very hard thinking about this and I wish you a very speedy recovery. It is good to take your mind of things and stay as busy as you can. I find ways of taking my mind into a happy place, easier said than done at times I know :) Take good care of yourself and I send you a big hug.
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks very delicious. I hope you will recover soon. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePrayers on your upcoming surgeries, sis... laparoscopy is pretty major. I had three of those, but not for the gall bladder. It is normal to worry... you are normal, :-) Hello, sis Kayni. I haven't been in the blogging world for what feels like forever. So I am very glad to see (read) you again. :-) That cake you have there looks yummy! At the moment, my happy place is in a fanfiction site. Hehehe! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWishing you strength on these days...and do lots of baking if necessary :) I wish I could bake, I tried many times and keep failing. Have a good weekend and my thoughts are with you <3
ReplyDeleteBanana loaf is my fave! Actually, all baked goods with bananas in it. Yum! :)
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